Building Iron Man's AI Assistant: Smithi | Comprehensive Summary

TLDRThis video showcases the creation of Smithi, an AI assistant inspired by Iron Man's JARVIS. Smithi can answer questions, control robots, and even order pizza. It uses OpenAI's ChatGPT and voice synthesis technology from 11 Labs. The video also highlights the challenges and limitations of the AI assistant.

Key insights

Smithi is an AI assistant inspired by Iron Man's JARVIS.

🤖Smithi can answer questions, order pizza, and control robots in the Hacksmith shop.

🍕Smithi successfully orders a large pepperoni pizza using a publicly accessible API.

🌈Smithi's visualizer displays swirling arcs that represent its activity in real-time.

🤔Although practical and fun, Smithi has limitations and is a work in progress.

Q&A

What technology is used to create Smithi?

Smithi uses OpenAI's ChatGPT for answering questions and 11 Labs' voice synthesis technology for its British voice.

Can Smithi control physical objects?

Yes, Smithi can control robots and even order pizza using publicly accessible APIs.

Is Smithi available for public use?

Smithi is currently integrated into the Hacksmith community Discord available to YouTube members.

What are the limitations of Smithi?

Smithi has some jankiness and may struggle with certain questions. It's a work in progress and will improve over time.

How can I support the Hacksmith team?

You can support the Hacksmith team by visiting Hacksmith.store and purchasing merchandise or becoming a YouTube member.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the creation of Smithi, an AI assistant inspired by Iron Man's JARVIS.

01:23Explanation of Smithi's capabilities, including answering questions, ordering pizza, and controlling robots.

05:51Demonstration of Smithi's visualizer, which displays swirling arcs representing its activity in real-time.

08:35Overview of Smithi's integration into the Hacksmith community Discord for YouTube members.

10:13Discussion about the practicality of Smithi and its potential limitations.